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Seven Irish citizens ‘kidnapped’ after Gaza flotilla intercepted, organisers say

Seven Irish citizens ‘kidnapped’ after Gaza flotilla intercepted, organisers say

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Seven of the 22 Irish participants on the Global Sumud Flotilla have been ‘kidnapped’, its organisers have said.

Kildare-based jockey awaiting return from Bahrain recalls ‘very loud’ explosion

Kildare-based jockey awaiting return from Bahrain recalls ‘very loud’ explosion

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Diego Lima was due to return to Ireland on Sunday but his flight was cancelled as conflict broke out in the Middle East.

‘Many thousands’ of people from NI in Middle East at risk from Iran – deputy FM

‘Many thousands’ of people from NI in Middle East at risk from Iran – deputy FM

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Emma Little-Pengelly said that stability in the Middle East ‘does not come from indulging extremism and terrorism’.

Micheál Martin ‘concerned’ by ground raids in Lebanon as Irish citizens urged to leave

Micheál Martin ‘concerned’ by ground raids in Lebanon as Irish citizens urged to leave

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

The Israeli military has launched what it described as a 'limited, localised' operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

Artist Brian Maguire hopes visitors to exhibition will ‘identify with the dead’

Artist Brian Maguire hopes visitors to exhibition will ‘identify with the dead’

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion opens on October 3rd, 2024

President Higgins' Christmas message thanks migrants who ‘enrich our culture’

President Higgins' Christmas message thanks migrants who ‘enrich our culture’

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Michael D Higgins also said ‘our hearts are made heavy’ by the loss of so many young lives in the Middle East conflict.